Family Roles in Addiction: Are You the Hero, Scapegoat, or Enabler? (with John Varsam)

In families affected by addiction, everyone plays a role — whether they realize it or not. The hero who keeps everything together. The scapegoat who takes the blame. The lost child who goes quiet. The rescuer who can't stop fixing.Licensed therapist and sibling John Varsam breaks down the most common family roles in addiction, how they develop, and how they follow us into adulthood — affecting our relationships, our boundaries, and our sense of self.If you've ever wondered why your family responds to addiction the way it does, this episode will give you a framework that finally makes sense.Topics: family roles in addiction, enabler vs. supporter, family dysfunction, sibling of an addict, how addiction affects the whole family.This episode will help you: Understand what the roles in a dysfunctional family often are Identify the roles in your family  Feel empowered to make a change FACEBOOK GROUP: Siblings For Love of Recovery* Connect with other siblings* Share your own story in a safe space* Support for navigating the journey> Join here: Siblings for Love of RecoveryCONNECT WITH FOR LOVE OF RECOVERY* Instagram: @forloveofrecovery* Facebook: For Love of Recovery* TikTok: @forloveofrecoveryJOHN VARSAMAbout: https://jvpsychotherapy.com/about/ KARPMAN’S DRAMA TRIANGLE, EXPLAINED:https://www.bringthedonuts.com/essays/the-drama-triangle/⁠*This essay breaks down the Drama Triangle in a super digestible way, and is designed for business coaching, but the analysis still applies*